Social Enterprise
Question: How do you make a small fortune in business? Answer: Start with a large fortune and work your way down. OK, so this is an old joke and not a very good joke but the question of how a…
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Looking for a healthy hobby? Volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Victoria could be for you!
This blog post is written by Julia-Anne Morris, Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Programs Manager What do you think of when you hear the word volunteer? Do you think of making a difference? Developing your own skills? Being happier? According to researcher…
Engaging Our Youth
Written by: Julena Breel, Youth Programmer Recently the Clayoquot Sound Conservation Alliance held a panel event called “Clayoquot Conversations: The Legacy and Future of Clayoquot Sound” at Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Lead by Elizabeth May speakers included veteran environmentalists, reporters…
What the Check?
Over the years Volunteer Victoria has shared many E-Link articles about importance of robust volunteer assessments and the use of criminal record checks as one tool in the process to help determine a volunteer’s suitability. Over the last 2 years…
Where Can Volunteering Take You?
In July 2013, Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Program hosted the first Community Youth Leadership Summit! Part of the week was reflecting on volunteering, the community, and the Summit in the format of a blog post. Melody was one of our awesome…
Stepping into Volunteering
In July 2013, Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Program hosted the first Community Youth Leadership Summit! Part of the week was reflecting on volunteering, the community, and the Summit in the format of a blog post. Sara was one of our awesome…
A Method to Destroy Stigma
In July 2013, Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Program hosted the first Community Youth Leadership Summit! Part of the week was reflecting on volunteering, the community, and the Summit in the format of a blog post. Cammy was one of our awesome…
Twitter Essentials for Non-Profits
The following post was written by our Manager, Training and Outreach Leanna Hill. We are so happy to be welcoming her back to our team after her year away on maternity leave. Just a week back from my year long…
Rediscovering Myself Through Volunteering
In July 2013, Volunteer Victoria’s Youth Program hosted the first Community Youth Leadership Summit! Part of the week was reflecting on volunteering, the community, and the Summit in the format of a blog post. Kathy was one of our awesome…
The Art and Science of Leading Volunteers: Digging Deeper, Learning and Sharing
The following post was written by our Manager, Training and Outreach, Leanna Hill. On October 1st we are thrilled to be welcoming Leanna back after her one year maternity leave. Inspiring someone to give their best. Knowing who needs to…